BA (Hons) Animation at York St John University

Study a wide variety of production techniques as you bring your ideas and characters to life. Animation combines the use of technology with the craft of art and illustration to tell engaging stories. You will gain the knowledge and practical animation skills to identify and solve design communication problems.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Context of Practice; Animation Principles; Design Process; Animation Practice 1; Critical & Contextual Studies 1; Personal and Professional Practice 1; Collaborative Practice; Animation Practice 2.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain the specialist creative and technical skills you need to pursue a career in animation. You will also build skills in communication, project management and problem solving that can lead to a range of other creative and digital roles. Example roles include Animator; Concept and character designer; Film or video editor; Games developer; Storyboard artist; VFX artist.

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